Working with our students
We encourage our students to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviour that will enable them to respond to a changing economy. They are business savvy and ready to help you and your business succeed.
Although every sector requires different knowledge, as an employer you need professional, competent people who will help you achieve your aims and objectives. Our students and graduates will do exactly that.
Work placements
Our placement programmes allow you to benefit from our students' current knowledge, enthusiasm and a fresh perspective on the workplace.
Learn more about work placements
Internships
Our internship programmes give you the opportunity to employ one of our graduates for a flexible period, with the option of additional professional development support to ensure they have appropriate work skills.
Learn more about our internship programmes
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP)
Partly funded by the government, together we can recruit a recent graduate, who will be known as a KTP Associate, to run a project in your organisation for up to three years, fully supported by a specialist University academic.
Learn more about Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
Projects
Many of our courses involve project work where a group of students carry out a strategic project in a real business. From investigating product processes to marketing strategies, it’s a great way for you to put extra resource on an existing project or start something new that you’ve been putting off.
Recruit a student or graduate
Our students and graduates combine academic achievement with a real understanding of the skills and knowledge that your business needs. Every year, they find employment with organisations in a wide range of sectors.
Learn more about recruiting a student or graduate
Sponsor a student
Student sponsorship provides the chance to help a student with the cost of their studies. Your organisation will get a skilled graduate who may join your company on placements or even as a full employee when they have completed their course.
Learn more about sponsoring a student
Mentor a student
You can mentor one of our students by sharing your experience and knowledge on a particular subject or industry sector. It’s a great way for you to see how recruiting our graduates can benefit your business.
